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Values

Values are the ideas and qualities that we feel most connected to, that feel most relevant to us in the life we lead. Values are the characteristics that we most respect in ourselves, in others, and in organisations that really bring to life those values. They are often the things we base our important decisions on without even knowing. Read more

Vision

A vision is, very simply, an idea of what we want to see in the world. It is something more expansive than just a goal. It is an image of what we think is missing from our current reality and which we feel is important enough to dedicate time and energy to creating. Visions are most powerful when they are not just about things we want to see happen for our own benefit – but about things that will make things better for two, three or a whole group of people. Read more

Vision statement

A statement, usually a sentence or phrase, that we use in mind programming to help us access underdeveloped skills or mental resources that we have in our potential. Read more

Visualise

Recent research has proven that when we can see a result – in our minds – we have a greater chance of achieving it. This is kind of common sense – if we don’t know what winning a world cup might look or feel like, the chances that we will be motivated or driven enough to play brilliantly is quite small. But if we can see it – almost touch, smell and feel it – then it gives us a much greater chance of making it happen. Seeing it, or visualising it, works for anything. When we invest time visualising an idea, goal or strategy in our imagination we access more of the latent power of our inner mind. Read more

Wiggle room

We all love to have wiggle room – the space we make sure we have to get out of our commitments and promises by wiggling out of them. The more wiggle room we have, the freer, less committed and less responsible we tell ourselves that we need to feel. Read more

Visualising

Recent research has proven that when we can see a result – in our minds – we have a greater chance of achieving it. This is kind of common sense – if we don’t know what winning a world cup might look or feel like, the chances that we will be motivated or driven enough to play brilliantly is quite small. But if we can see it – almost touch, smell and feel it – then it gives us a much greater chance of making it happen. Seeing it, or visualising it, works for anything. When we invest time visualising an idea, goal or strategy in our imagination we access more of the latent power of our inner mind. Read more